It’s strange isn’t it Tomatoes are actually a fruit, that reddish fruit are loaded with all kinds of health benefit, which includes a lot of Lycopene(will explain in a minute). A diet low in Folic acid or low in Lycopene are some many causes of male infertility. Scary isn’t it. As a male myself i should start including tomatoes in my diet if I want to have more babies in future.
There is a research journal from the June 1 2008 Volume 68, Issue 11 of the American Association for Cancer Research suggests that the form of tomato product one eats could be the key to unlocking its prostate cancer-fighting potential. Quote:”Processing of many edible plants through heating, grinding, mixing or drying dramatically increases their nutrition value, including their cancer prevention potential. It appears that the greatest protective effect from tomatoes comes by rehydrating tomato powder into tomato paste,” said Valeri V. Mossine, Ph.D., research assistant professor of biochemistry at the University of Missouri.
A little bit complicated from medical research journals. In layman terms, Tomatoes has the nutritional value of preventing various types of cancer. the main ingredient is Lycopene.
What is Lycopene? Source
Lycopene is a powerful phytochemical (plant compound) in the carotenoid family that is found in significant amounts in tomato products. The carotenoids are a group of pigments in plants that are not nutrients per se, but act in concert with other chemicals in the body. The most well known carotenoids are the lycopenes, which are generally red, and beta-carotene, an orange pigment found in carrots and other orange vegetables.
Lycopene works to counter the damage caused to cells by chemical reactions that involve oxygen. This damage, known as oxidative stress, creates highly unstable toxic molecules known as free radicals. Unpaired electrons in free radicals react negatively with other compounds in an attempt to find the electrons they need.
As an antioxidant, lycopene is thought to be very effective in fighting and preventing cancer, particularly prostate cancer in men. Cancer is often a result of damage caused by free radicals.
Cancers such as prostate cancer, cervical cancer, colon cancer, rectal cancer, and cancers of the stomach, mouth, pharynx, and esophagus have all been proven to be staved off by high levels of Lycopene
Studies suggest that lycopene from tomatoes can be absorbed more efficiently by the body when the tomatoes are processed using heat. Therefore, tomato sauces and soups are probably better sources of lycopene than raw tomatoes. One hundred grams of tomato paste contains approximately 6.5 mg of lycopene, while 100 grams of raw tomato has about 3.1 mg. Lycopene is also found in pink grapefruit (3.4 mg per 100 grams), watermelon (4.1 mg per 100 grams), and a few other red-toned fruits and vegetables.
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Another source suggest that Tomatoes are good for the kidneys. Which helped reduce the chances of kidney stones.
Also back to the beginning, A diet low in folic acid or low in lycopene are some many causes of male infertility.
It’s a natural Fruit not vegetable, packed with many health benefits how can you afford not to put it into your diet.
Many people who live in urban areas have a common problem of lack of sunlight exposure. if you would like to get the full health benefits of tomatoes and have some fun at the same time, consider raising your own organic tomatoes. It would be a lot of fun i have some land at the back of my land and my old man is planting them, get you outside for some vitamin D and best of all reward you with great taste and vibrant health. A guide which teaches you how to grow Tomatoes! Which i would be talking about at the Growing Tomatoes Page.
I ate enough tomatoes i may not need Lycopene supplements. Sometimes you do need one or two because it’s the human body disability to absorb from natural food, which leads to deficiency.
If growing Tomatoes is not your thing perhaps Tomato(Lycopene) supplements are good enough.
Personally i bought the Twin Lab version. Why? Because its own by Anthony Robbins.


Now Foods also does. Its cheaper but it depends. Sometimes with the Anthony Robbins backing the Twin Lab brand it sort of double the effect with mental stimulant.
Other brands i could not comment because i have yet to try.
Cheers Have a great life and a healthy prostate.
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